HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201500097 Review Comments 2015-08-31 COLLINS 'rrw 200 t3IM!tETT ST, SUITE K CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22902
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August 31, 2015
Ellie Carter Ray, CLA
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SDP-2015-00027& SUB-2015-00097 Villas at Belvedere—Initial Site Development Plan
Dear Ellie:
Thank you for your comments dated July 9, 2015. Revised plans are hereby submitted
incorporating the following changes in response to the items in your letter:
Albemarle County Division of Planning
•1. The applicant acknowledges this comment.
•2. The applicant acknowledges this comment.
• 3. A match line is now provided on sheet 2.
• 4. The revised boundary lines are now provided.
•5. The area previously dedicated to public ROW has been removed from the subject parcel.
• 6. See previous response.
•7. A variation/special exception of section 14-404 will be submitted.
•8. The revised setbacks and yards for the site are now provided.
• 9. The side and rear yards have been revised and are now measured from the edge of the
alley easement.
10. The adjacent owner information has been updated to include present use.
011. The lot areas have been updated, and sum to the total acreage provided in the land areas
breakdown.
•12. The 25% open space is now provided outside of the alley easement.
• 13. The woodland preservation for the bonus factor is now provided, and listed on the cover
sheet. A conservation plan and checklist will be included with the Final Site Plan.
'14. A note concerning the parking on the lots has been added to the cover sheet.
•' 15. The watershed note has been updated.
•16. The shared driveway on Lot 3 &4 has been labeled and dimensioned, and an access
easement provided on Lots 2& 3.
• 17. The parking spaces have been widened to 10'.
9 18. The extent of the relocated emergency access easement has been clarified on the plans on
Sheet 1 &2.
019. The alley easement has been updated with revisions and is now labeled "Var Width".
• 20. The state route number for Rio Road is now provided.
P 21. The applicant acknowledges this comment.
• 22. The existing driveway now shows a private access easement.
• 23. The path and easement are now properly shown.
. 24. A 10' path is now provided.
• 25. The existing easements are provided on the existing conditions page.
• 26. The proposed easements are provided and labeled
• 27. All known existing utilities are provided on the existing conditions page, The locations of
the proposed dry utilities and easement will be decided with the Final Plat.
.►28. The maximum building footprint for the proposed buildings is the buildable area line on
each lot.
• 29. All features are dimensioned as required.
• 30. The sidewalk has been removed.
•31. The proposed courtyard material is now specified, (grass).
• 32. Sidewalks from the townhomes to the roadways are now provided.
33. The street trees are shown on the Plant Legend. The plants within the stormwater
management facility will be determined with the Final Site Plan and are for visual
purposes only.
34. The applicant acknowledges this comment and will provide required information on the
Landscaping Plan with the Final Site Plan.
35.Notes verifying that the minimum landscaping and screening requirements have been
satisfied will be provided on the Landscaping Sheet with the Final Site Plan.
36. Street trees are provided as required on Rio Road.
37. The Landscaping Plan will be provided with the Final Site Plan and this comment will be
taken into consideration.
38. The required parking and circulation calculation are provided on the plans. (SHEET 1)
39. Two rows of trees are shown adjacent to the parking area. Final Landscaping will be
provided on the Landscaping Sheet of the Final Site Plan.
40. The required calculation has been added to the plans (SHEET 1).
41. The labels and legend are updated and include all items and hatch patterns.
42. The label has been updated on Sheet 2.
43. The easements are shown on the existing conditions sheet.
44. The applicant acknowledges this comment.
45. The lot lines have been darkened and are dimensioned.
46. The building site note has been added to the plans, the townhouse footprints have been
clarified.
47. The open space will be dedicated to the HOA. Note added to Sheet 1.
"48. The information has been updated on Sheet 2.
49. An easement already exists and is labeled on Sheet 2.
50. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
Engineering
1. The applicant acknowledges the VSMP WPO plan requirement.
2. The emergency access road will be blocked with bollards.
3. The Lot 9 turnaround space has been revised.
4. The radius into the cul-de-sac has not been revised as this is a private alley, not a
roadway.
5. The other radii measurements have been provided.
vftmer Note
6. The applicant acknowledges this comment.
Fire& Rescue
1. The emergency access roadway is now 20' wide.
• 2. The radii dimensions for the emergency access are now provided.
3. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
ACSA
1. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
2. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
VDOT
• 1. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
• 2. A benchmark and datum are now provided.
3. The posted speed of existing roadways is now provided.
4. The labeling has been updated on Sheet2.
5. The existing right-of-way is now shown on the plans.
6. The existing and proposed easements are now clearly provided.
7. The anticipated ADT is provided on the Cover Sheet. Full ADT analysis will be
provided with the Final Site Plan. 9 townhouse units will use to Belvedere Boulevard
and 5 single family detached units will use Shepherds Ridge Road.
8. The commercial entrance shall meet the Appendix F requirements and will be designed in
detail with the final plans.
9. The intersection sight line distance triangles have been provided for a 30 mph design
speed, the profile will be provided with the final plans.
10. The proposed landscaping will avoid the sight distance easements and will be finalized in
the final plans.
11. All standard details will be incorporated in the final plans.
12. A typical roadway section for Belvedere Boulevard will be provided with the final plans.
13. The proposed asphalt pathway now ties into the existing CG-12 at Rio/Belvedere.
14. The CG-12 are now shown at the Claremont Alley entrance.
15. The existing driveway entrance is now shown as to be removed.
16. The emergency access will be blocked with emergency access bollards.
17. The private entrance for Lot 10 will be finalized with the final plans and has been
relocated on this plan as well.
18. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
19. The applicant acknowledges this requirement and will provide with the final site plan.
20. The applicant acknowledges this requirement and will provide with the final site plan.
21. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require any further information.
Sincerely,
Scott Collins, PE
Ellie Ray SUS
From: Ellie Ray
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 4:46 PM
To: Scott Collins
Subject: SDP201500027 and SUB201500097 Villas at Belvedere
Attachments: P2_sdp_ECR_Villas at Belvedere -Initial.pdf; SDP201500027 Reviewer Comments
9-16-2015.pdf; SUB201500097 Engineering Comments.pdf
Scott,
Attached are my comments on the above referenced applications. I have also attached a PDF with other comments
received to date. E911 and Fire Rescue comments were the same for both applications,so I attached Engineering
comments only for the SUB application separately. I am awaiting comment from Inspections,VDOT and ACSA and will
forward them as soon as they are received. Once I get those comments, I will talk to David about whether or not these
applications are ready for conditional approval and will let you know. In the meantime,you should look into the total
acreage and setback issues(comments 5&8)as they may impact the total number of approvable dwelling units and you
probably want to resolve them before a conditional approval is granted.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Ellie Carter Ray, PL4,
Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
Planning Division
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville,Virginia 22902
ph: 434.296.5832 x. 3432
fax: 434.972.4126
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Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville,VA,22902
Phone 434-296-5832 Fax 434-972-4126
Memorandum
To: Scott Collins : ;r:;:< ,-;,;`1)
From: Ellie Ray, CLA, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: July 2, 2015
Rev 1: September 16, 2015
Subject: SDP201500027&SUB201500097 Villas at Belvedere—Initial Site Plan & Preliminary Plat
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will recommend approval of the plan referenced above once the
following comments have been satisfactorily addressed (The following comments are those that have been
identified at this time. Additional comments or conditions may be added or eliminated based on further review.):
[Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless
otherwise specified.]
1. [Comment] This letter contains comments on both the Initial Site Development Plan and Preliminary Plat
applications, as many comments apply to both. All applicable code references may not be cited for each
comment; please ask for clarification on which comments apply to which application if necessary.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
2. [32.5.1(b)] The Final Site plan shall be submitted at 20 or 30 scale; many of the lines are difficult to
decipher at 40 scale.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
3. [32.5.1(b)] Provide a match"H,e on sheet r_
Rev1: Comment addressed.
4. [32.5.2(a)] Provide all boundary dimensions; some are missing. Clearly show the boundary lines, many are
difficult to see with different lines and line types overlapping.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
5. [32.5.2(a)] Clarify the differences in the boundary information from what is shown in GIS. GIS and County
Real Estate records appear to show that the`area reserved for future meadowcreek parkway' on TMP 62F-
E1 was actually dedicated (see DB 3543 PB 225); provide documentation that this area was not dedicated
or remove it from the plat. If abandonment of dedicated right-of-way is desired, the County will review your
proposal (once requested) and advise on how much area, if any, can be abandoned.
Rev1: Comment not fully addressed. The dedicated area has been removed from the plan; however,
the acreages provided for the two subject parcels in the Notes section do not match that provided in
GIS(3.13 acre total acreage in GIS; plan states 3.35 acres)or the parcel labels. Please verify and
provide accurate acreage for the parcels included in this plan. Any reduction in site area below 3.34
acres will result in a reduction of dwelling units allowed.
6. [32.5.2(a)] Show all areas reserved for future meadowcreek parkway; the portion on TMP 61-154B is
missing, and there appears to be an additional area shown on TMP 62F-E1 on the plat recorded in DB 3543
PG 225.
Rev1: Comment still valid; "Future Dedication"areas are not shown.
7. [32.5.2(a)and 14-404] A variation/special exception of section 14-404 will be necessary to develop this
project as proposed (see section 14-404(B) &(D) and section 14-203.1). Submit an application for a special
exception and list it, if approved, on the Cover Sheet.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
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8. [32.5.2(a), 14-302(B)8&4.19] Provide the correct setbacks and yards in both written and graphic form.
See section 4.19 for new setback and yard regulations. Verify your proposed layout meets new setback and
yard requirements.
Rev1: Comment still valid. The new setback regulations contain different standards for infill and
non-infill parcels. They also have maximum setbacks and garage setbacks. It appears that this
project may include a mix of infill and non-infill lots; please consult with Zoning to determine which
setbacks apply and verify that the proposed layout meets all setback and yard requirements. If lots
on Shepherds Ridge Road are determined to be infill,some may be unbuildable as proposed due to
required setbacks.
9. [32.5.2(a)&4.6.4] Provide the correct rear and side yards; the rear and side yards are measured from the
edge of the alley easement.
Rev1: Comment still valid. See comment above.
10. [32.5.2(a)] Provide the owners, zoning district, TMP and present uses of all abutting parcels. At least one,
TMP 62G-01-A, is missing.
Rev1: Comment still valid. TMP 62G-01-A is still not labeled. TMP 61-158 appears to be mislabeled.
11. [32.5.2(b)] Clarify the acreage occupied by lots; the square footage information listed for each lot, in sum,
does not equal the total acreage provided in the"land areas" breakdown.
Rev1: Comment still valid. Areas provided in "land areas" breakdown still don't match those shown
on the plan.
*12. [32.5.2(b), 2.2.3, and 4.7] In order to qualify as a cluster development, a minimum of 25%open space that
meets the requirements listed in section 4.7 must be provided. Areas in paved parking, private alley and
emergency access do not meet this definition. Additionally, the dedicated right-of-way must be removed
from this area. Demonstrate that 25% open space is provided.
Rev1: Comment still valid. The entire Open Space B is labeled as 0.20 acre. If the parking,alley,
emergency access,etc. have been removed from the open space that meets the definition for cluster
development there should be two different numbers provided; one for the entire open space parcel
and one for the area of open space that meets the definition. The boundaries of the area that meet
the definition for cluster development should also be identified.
13. [32.5.2(b)and 15.4.1] In order to qualify for the"Environmental Standards" bonus factor you must
demonstrate that the wooded area being preserved meets the definition of'wooded area' as provided in
section 3. A conservation plan and checklist must also be provided. List the area preserved on the Cover
Sheet.
Rev1: Comment still valid. A tree survey will be required; see the definition of"wooded area". As
noted, a conservation plan and checklist will also be required.
14. [32.5.2(b)] Provide n orrnati n req rdrna where parking Is provId d an ,ndrviaauai nt iY ;_rkiew:-..i.,'
provide the re quued parKng drmens tl ai{ G r di;� to snow tw 7 Z af K.�'G spaces
Rev1: Comment addressed.
15. [32.5.2(f) & 14-302(B)7] Revise threw t rshed note to indr ate the par:°l is not ,..vat,cc
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Rev 1 Comment addressed.
16. [32.5.2(i)& 14-302(A)6] Label and dimension the shared driveway serving lots 3 and 4. An access
easement will be required across lots 2 and 3.
Rev1: Comment still valid. An access easement will also be needed on Lot 5.
17. [32.5.2(4)] Access aisles for 9 wide parklnq must be 24 ?n Width Tre alley is shown at 20' `rvkle
widen the alley to 24 or widen the park=n,q spaces to 10
Reed: Comment addressed.
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18. [32.5.2(i)& 14-302(A)6] Please clarify the extents of the relocated emergency access easement, it is
difficult to tell exactly where it's located and how far it extends into the proposed development. This
emergency access was a Planning Commission imposed requirement of the Dunlora 3A Rivercrest
subdivision. The Planning Commission will be notified of this relocation on their consent agenda.
Rev1: Comment still valid. The easement location still isn't clear. Additionally, it will need to extend
to Belvedere Blvd to allow potential users access to the private alley for egress.
19. [32.5.2(i)& 14-302(A)6] Clarify the extents of the alley easement; the label says 22' but it appears to
include the guest parking area.
Rev1: Comment still valid. Easement lines still not clear.
20. [32.5.2(i)] Provide the state route numbers for all existing streets
Rev1: Comment addressed.
21. [32.5.2(i)] All off-site easements are required to be in place prior to Final Site Plan approval.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
22. [32.5.2(i)] Clarify if an easement is needed on IMP 62F-313; it is noted that the existing driveway will tie in
to the widened emergency access, but no easement is shown.
Rev1: Comment still valid. Easement lines still not clear.
23. [32.5.2(i)] Show the :xistno beiestriae path easement =log s Shepherd s Ridge Nit" the aporopriate
Deed Book and Page Number
Rev1: Comment addressed.
24. [32.5.2(i)and comment] The existing pedestrian network in Belvedere is a 10'wide asphalt multi-use path;
for consistency,the County requests that you provide a 10' path in lieu of the proposed 5'concrete
sidewalk. This will also require additional right-of-way dedication.
Rev1: Comment not fully addressed. The area of dedication should be clearly shown. Additionally,
a portion of the proposed path appears to be off-site on TMP 62G-01-A;this will require an easement
(both for construction and for future public access to the path).
25. [32.5.2(k)] Verify that all existing easements for water, sewer and drainage facilities have been shown on
the plan, including the associated Deed Book and Page Number.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
26. [32.5.2(k)] Verify that all necessary easements for proposed water, sewer and drainage facilities have been
shown on the plan.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
27. [32.5.2(l)] Provide the location of any other existing or proposed utilities and utility easements including
telephone, cable, electric and gas.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
28. [32.5.2(n)] Provide the maximum footprint for all proposed buildings.
Rev1: Comment still valid; if the`buildable area' is the maximum building footprint, provide the
square footage of this area for each lot.
29. [32.5.2(n)] Dimension all driveway, paths access-Nays and the existing ``i:;tewaik
Rev1: Comment addressed.
30. 32.5.2(n) & 4.12.16(e)] Bumper blocks are rc C -Ir E + where any parking abuts a sidewalk of less t1%n 6.
provide bumper blocks or !nci ease the wxilh at the sidewalk next to the parking to
Rev1: Comment addressed.
31. [32.5.2(n)] Clarify the paving type proposed in the courtyard.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
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32. [32.5.2(n) & 32.7.2.3(b)] Please provide sidewalk connections from the proposed townhouses to the
sidewalks along Rio Road and Belvedere Blvd.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
33. [32.5.2(p)&32.7.9.4(a)] Many plants shown on the plan are not included in the Plant Legend; if any plants
are used to meet requirements of the ordinance, they must be included in a plant schedule.
Revi: Comment still valid.
34. [32.5.2(p)&32.7.9.4(b)] Existing trees may be preserved in lieu of planting new plant materials in order to
satisfy the landscaping and screening requirements of section 32.7.9, subject to the agent's approval. If you
intend to use existing trees to satisfy any of the landscape plan requirements, please include the following:
1. Areas and other features shown on landscape plan. The landscape plan shall show the trees to be
preserved, the limits of clearing, the location and type of protective fencing, grade changes requiring
tree wells or walls, and trenching or tunneling proposed beyond the limits of clearing.
2. Conservation checklist. The applicant shall sign a conservation checklist approved by the agent to
ensure that the specified trees will be protected during construction. Except as otherwise expressly
approved by the agent in a particular case, the checklist shall conform to the specifications in the
Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, pages III-393 through III-413, and as hereafter
amended.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
35. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.4(d)] Provide notes verifying that the minimum landscaping and screening requirements
have been satisfied.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
36. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.5] Street trees are required along existing streets- trees on the. Rio Rr..a.i
all t:X,} r1 .,el� d:.i5, i)r:,'Jft_�G' i.C;:�:.., i� tt{�... c.'.i
frontage
Rev1: Comment addressed.
37. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.5] When a parking lot is located such that parked cars will be visible from a public street,
low shrubs should be planted to minimize the view of the parked cars. The parking lot will be visible from
Rio Road; the landscaping shown within the proposed dry swale may be sufficient but it isn't specified on
the plans. Demonstrate that this requirement has been satisfied.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
38. [32.5.2(p)&32.7.9.6] A minimum of 5%of the paved parking and vehicle circulation area shall be
landscaped with trees and shrubs. Demonstrate that this requirement has been satisfied.
Rev1: Comment still valid; the 5%requirement refers to landscaped ground area, not tree canopy.
39. [32.5.2(p)&32.7.9.7] Parking areas of 4 or more spaces shall be screened from adjacent residential areas.
The landscaping proposed within the dry swale may provide sufficient screening for TMP 61-164 but it isn't
specified on the plans. Demonstrate that this requirement has been satisfied.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
40. [32.5.2(p)&32.7.9.8] It appears the majority of the tree canopy requirement is being met with existing
trees; see above for direction on how to verify and document preservation of existing trees. Provide a note
demonstrating that the 20%tree canopy requirement has been satisfied.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
41. [32.5.2(r)] Provide a complete legend of symbols and abbreviations; among other things, some hatch
patterns are not included.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
42. [14-302(A)3] Existing and platted streets Provide the width of the ROW for Ro Road.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
43. [14-302(A)4&5] Private and public easements. As noted above, all easements should be clearly labeled
including DB and PG information.
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Rev1: Comment still valid. Easement lines should be clear and easy to identify.
44. [14-302(A)4] Private easements. Some of the proposed plantings appear to be on Lot 1; any required
landscaping located on what will eventually be individually held private property must be in an easement
and have a maintenance agreement.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
45. [14-302(A)8] Proposed lots. Proposed lot lines are difficult to see; please clarify.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
46. [14-302(A)9] 5w/ding sites Provide required Molding site note. Clarify the dashed lines (with fill) near the
townhouse footprints
Rev1: Comment addressed.
47. [14-302(A)14] Land to be (led/oared in fee or reserved Note the intended owner of the open space.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
48. [14-302(A)15] Identification of all owners and certain interest holders. Provide the name and address of all
easement holders, including the emergency access easement.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
49. [14-302(B)4] Places of burial. A portion of the cemetery is shown on IMP 62F-F1. please revise the note
on the cover sheet and indica1e it an easement is in place If no easement exists, one needs to be provided
Rev1: Comment addressed.
50. [14-317] Instrument evidencing maintenance. If the subdivision will contain one(1)or more improvements
that are not to be maintained by the county or any authority or other public agency, the subdivider shall
submit with the final plat an instrument assuring the perpetual maintenance of the improvement. This
should include maintenance responsibilities for the required landscaping throughout the project. The
instrument shall be submitted for review and approval, and must be recorded with the plat.
Rev1: Comment still valid.
Staff has provided references to provisions of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle. The Code is
kept up to date by the County Attorney's office. The Code may found on the County Attorney's website which
may be found under"Departments and Services"at Albemarte.org.
Please contact Ellie Ray in the Planning Division by using era v(calbemarle.orq or 434-296-5832 ext. 3432 for
further information.
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Ellie Ray
From: Jay Schlothauer
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 11:06 AM
To: Ellie Ray
Subject: Planning Application Review for SUB201500097 Villas at Belvedere - Preliminary.
The Review for the following application has been completed:
Application Number=SUB201500097
Reviewer=Jay Schlothauer
Review Status = No Objection
Completed Date =09/22/2015
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Ellie Ray
From: Alex Morrison <amorrison @serviceauthority.org>
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 10:13 AM
To: Ellie Ray
Subject: SDP201500027: Villas at Belvedere -Initial Site Development Plan & SUB201500097:
Villas at Belvedere - Preliminary Plat
Ellie,
I have reviewed the above referenced initial site plan and preliminary subdivision plat. I hereby recommend approval of
SDP201500027 with the following condition:
• During the final site plan stage submit 3 copies of the construction plan along with water and sewer data sheets
to the ACSA(Attn: Michael Vieira, PE)to begin the construction review process.
I hereby recommend approval of SUB201500097 with the following condition:
• The final plat will be reviewed by the ACSA after construction approval has been granted on the final site plan.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Alexander J. Morrison, P.E.
Civil Engineer
Albemarle County Service Authority
168 Spotnap Road
Charlottesville,Virginia 22911
(0)434-977-4511 Ext. 116
(C)434-981-5577
(F)434-979-0698
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